1 Peter 4:17 asv — For the time is come for judgment to begin at the house of God: and if it begin first at us, what shall be the end of t…

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"For the time is come for judgment to begin at the house of God: and if it begin first at us, what shall be the end of them that obey not the gospel of God? "

— 1 Peter 4:17, American Standard Version

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1 Peter 4 — Context

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If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; because the Spirit of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you.

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For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other men’s matters:

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but if a man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this name.

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For the time is come for judgment to begin at the house of God: and if it begin first at us, what shall be the end of them that obey not the gospel of God?

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And if the righteous is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and sinner appear?

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Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing unto a faithful Creator.

1 Peter 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 4:17 say?
1 Peter 4:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “For the time is come for judgment to begin at the house of God: and if it begin first at us, what shall be the end of them that obey not the gospel of God? ”
Where is 1 Peter 4:17 in the Bible?
1 Peter 4:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 4, verse 17.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 4:17.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 4:17 in?
1 Peter 4:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 4:17?
1 Peter 4:17 reads (ASV): “For the time is come for judgment to begin at the house of God: and if it begin first at us, what shall be the end of them that obey not the gospel of God? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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